4-H Sportsman Club Scholarship Application

It is the intent of the Brazos County 4-H Sportsman Club to award up to 5, $500 college scholarships to eligible graduating seniors.  The program is funded from profits earned at the annual Brazos County Shoot.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the scholarship, the club member must meet ALL of the following:

• Must be an active member of the 4-H Sportsman club for the past 3 years. 
• Must hold a high school diploma or scheduled to graduate in May of 2008.
• Are currently enrolled or plan to attend an Institute of Higher Learning.
• Must complete an application and submit fully by the published deadline. (It is recommended a calendar be maintained and submitted with the application)
• Must complete and submit a 4-H record book for each of the years reviewed (up to 3). (If the application is due prior to record book submission dates, this information will be verified with the Extension Office prior to award.)

Name________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________

Phone _______________________________________________

Parents_______________________________________________

Years in 4-H Sportsman Club_____________________________

High School Graduated from _________________ Month/Year________

(Attach a copy of your most recent grading report)

College planning to attend_____________________________________

Major of Study or Interest (not required)__________________________

Please answer each of the following questions on the attached page. You can attach separate schedules or a calendar where needed.

List below the monthly 4-H club meetings attended for the year:

____    Sept 07                        ____    Feb 08

____    Oct 07                         ____    Mar 08

____    Nov 07                        ____    Apr 08

____    Dec 07                         ____    May 08

____    Jan 08

List below the 4-H County shoots attended and how you represented Brazos County at each with scores or places: (attach a separate schedule if needed)

Describe any activities outside of 4-H shooting sports.  This can be USA shooting, other 4-H activities, school activities, etc…

Describe leadership roles you have experience with both inside and outside of 4-H.

List Community Service activities you have participated in.

List below how you have volunteered within the 4-H Sportsman Club (loading targets, range clean up, committees served on…)

Briefly describe below how 4-H has helped you become a better person today.

Selection Committee:

Annually a committee of 4-H adult leaders will be selected to review the applications and select up to 5 awards based on the completeness of the application and information submitted.  The committee will review data submitted for up to 3 years preceding the award.  (For 2007 awards – 1 year, 2008 awards – 2 years, 2009 and beyond – 3 years.)  The committee members will not have a child / club member as a graduating senior. 

Payment:

If awarded, payments will be made on a reimbursement basis only.  The scholarship winner must submit a copy of a paid invoice to the club manager.  These invoices are to be net of any other scholarships and can be for tuition, books or fees.  Food and lodging will not be eligible.  Receipts must be for the fall and/or spring semesters immediately following the award.

I hereby acknowledge all information included in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I understand the requirements and documentation needed for reimbursement of expenses should I be awarded the scholarship.

4-H member:____________________________________    Date______________

Parent  _________________________________________  Date ______________

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